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Yankees reveal pitching plan for Game 3 and potentially beyond

The New York Yankees have outlined their rotation strategy for Game 3 of the American League Division Series, with Max Fried set to take the mound on Wednesday. Fried will pitch on six days of rest, marking his first start since the wild-card series against the Boston Red Sox.

If the Yankees advance to Game 4, Carlos Rodón is slated to begin, though he has not pitched in a full game since September 22, when he threw eight shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the plan, noting it aligns with the team’s approach to managing their pitchers’ workloads, though adjustments could be made depending on how the series progresses.

Rodón, who was previously considered for Game 1 before Gerrit Cole was chosen, remains a flexible option—potentially available out of the bullpen in Game 3 if needed, or as a starter in Game 4 if Cole is used in relief later in the series. Boone emphasized the fluidity of the plan, stressing that flexibility will be key as the postseason unfolds.

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